Season four of ‘The Witcher’ fails to deliver on already low expectations
By Josh Ball
‘The Witcher’ is a franchise with plenty of media adaptations. Latest among them is Netflix’s show. When actor Henry Cavill announced he was leaving the show due to creative differences, questions abounded. Cavill is known for being a fan of fantasy. Fans worried his dedication to the source material was the only reason the show had not spiraled into the Hollywood slop the fantasy genre has become. Sadly, we were right.
Season three ended with a lot of potential. Every ...
‘The Running Man’ captures audiences’ attention as an entertaining game show
By John Hiett
Could you survive 30 days against professional assassins and eagle-eyed civilians to win 1 billion dollars? This is the premise of “The Running Man,” set in a dystopian future where consumers are at the whim of mega corporations and their control over social media and laws.
Based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel, “The Running Man,” this film takes heavy inspiration from the source material and pays homage to the original movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger released ...
How do Cedarville’s faculty and staff celebrate Thanksgiving?
by Sierra Perkinson
As the fall semester creeps to an end, both faculty and staff looked forward to the welcome rest of Thanksgiving just as much as their students did.
Associate Professor of History Dr. Robert Clark often enjoys reflecting on Thanksgiving’s origins and being reminded of the uniqueness of the often overlooked holiday.
“Thanksgiving is a unique holiday…in the national sense of holidays,” Clark said. “Even different than Christmas, which is recognized in ...
‘Playdate’ comically and confusingly conveys fatherhood
By Carly Shaner
They say people get closer in high-stakes situations; that friendships are strengthened when the stakes are heightened. Why not also use those circumstances as father-son bonding time?
“Playdate” follows Brian (Kevin James), a new stay-at-home stepdad, as he tries to connect with his son Lucas (Benjamin Pajak). They accept an invitation from another stay-at-home dad, Jeff (Alan Ritchson), and his son CJ (Banks Pierce). At said playdate, part of which is in a Chuck-E...
‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ captures the laughter of Christmas
By Danielle Cherry
In this comedic Christmas movie, the Jonas Brothers portray themselves in their struggle to get home for Christmas. Through all the singing and hijinks, the brothers’ biggest obstacle is themselves and the bond that seems to be disappearing before their eyes.
Throughout the film, each brother struggles with some level of self-doubt, each stemming from popular internet knowledge. Nick is the uptight brother, Joe is the womanizer, and Kevin just wants to ...
Hiking around Cedarville draws students closer to God and others
by Megan Deets
“He [God] perfectly formed every part of creation. He pays attention to those little details, and he pays attention to those little details in our lives,” Bailey said.
Lydia Bailey, a sophomore nursing major, loves hiking because it allows her to see the beauty that God created in nature.
Bailey has enjoyed hiking with a group from Cedarville University’s King’s Kids organization that serves refugee children in the Dayton area.
She appreci...
Arts in Action: Portraits of Cedarville University’s studio painters
By Ella Lurtz
A 10-minute walk from the heart of Cedarville University’s campus, students of all majors trek to the Carnegie Center for the Visual Arts for painting foundations class. Half a dozen portraits begin to take shape on a row of canvases as students blend colorful layers of oil paint. Aaron Gosser, associate professor of studio art, makes his rounds through the studio, checking their work and giving tips to improve their technique.
An artist himself, teaching other students ...
‘Hidden Gems’ is a collection of well-performed pieces with a handful that truly shine
By Eva Tweeten
Known for his rich voice and beautiful covers of classic songs, Josh Groban delivers a new staple to his repertoire in his newest album, “Hidden Gems.” A compilation of formerly limited-edition Groban pieces and new covers, “Hidden Gems” is a natural addition to Groban’s collection.
Groban has been with his partner, Natalie McQueen, since 2022. Their relationship was made official on Valentine’s Day in 2023.
The opening track, “The Constant,” is ...
Testimony Tuesday: Living out of right fear of the Lord
By Bella Agnello
The first time Hugo Cerrato came to Cedarville University was also the first time he flew on a plane, the first time he came to the United States and the first time he left home. At 17 years old, with only two bags to his name, he watched Honduras disappear into the corner of the plane window and dreamed of what God had in store for him in the cornfields of Ohio.
There was no going back.
A junior Economics and International Studies major, Cerrato knows that every ...
‘Ballad of a Small Player’ requires audiences gamble 101 minutes for an uncertain payout
By Teagan Warren
Edward Berger, the director of “Ballad of a Small Player,” is known for other films on my watchlist including, “All Quiet on the Western Front” (2022) and “Conclave” (2024). Most recently, he presented a stunning, detailed filming style in his film adaptation of the book “The Ballad of a Small Player.”
At the time of review, this film was ranked number six in movies today on Netflix. It depicts a man who calls himself Lord Doyle as he stays in a fancy ...
